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Rio 'Nowhere Near' Fitness - Ferguson

Rio 'Nowhere Near' Fitness - Ferguson

DEFENDER Rio Ferdinand is still a month away from returning to action, according to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. 15 Aug 2010
Ferdinand Six Weeks Away From Fitness

Ferdinand Six Weeks Away From Fitness

Rio Ferdinand may not return to action until early September after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he was still six weeks away from full fitness. 25 Jul 2010
Ferdinand Could Face Magpies on Opening Weekend

Ferdinand Could Face Magpies on Opening Weekend

MANCHESTER United have revealed Rio Ferdinand may be fit for the opening game of the 2010/11 season against Newcastle despite reports he could face several months on the sidelines after suffering a knee ligament injury in the build-up to the World Cup. 6 Jul 2010
Rio: England To Prove Beckenbauer Wrong

Rio: England To Prove Beckenbauer Wrong

RIO Ferdinand believes England will make Franz Beckenbauer eat his words when they face Germany in the last 16 of the World Cup tomorrow. 26 Jun 2010
World Cup Wide Open - Rio

World Cup Wide Open - Rio

RIO Ferdinand is convinced England will defeat Algeria tonight and go on to mount a serious challenge for World Cup glory. 18 Jun 2010
Ferdinand to Stay With England

Ferdinand to Stay With England

INJURED England skipper Rio Ferdinand is to stay with the squad at least until their World Cup opener against the United States on Saturday. 7 Jun 2010
Lampard Upset By Ferdinand Injury

Lampard Upset By Ferdinand Injury

Frank Lampard has admitted he felt "sick in the stomach" when he went to see stricken team-mate Rio Ferdinand in his room last night. 5 Jun 2010
Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

FABIO Capello has admitted there was an immediate sense of shock when Rio Ferdinand suffered the knee injury that wrecked his World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Rio: Trophy Is Our Only Target

Rio: Trophy Is Our Only Target

RIO Ferdinand insists England will not settle for second best at the World Cup and claimed: "We are going to South Africa to try and bring the trophy home." 30 May 2010
King's A Quality Player - Ferdinand

King's A Quality Player - Ferdinand

RIO Ferdinand has hailed the qualities of Ledley King as the battle to win a place in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad enters its final 72 hours. 29 May 2010
Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

Ferdinand Decides Not To Dream

RIO Ferdinand will not tempt fate by dreaming about emulating Bobby Moore and lifting the World Cup for England. 24 May 2010
Rio Ready for South Africa

Rio Ready for South Africa

RIO Ferdinand has declared himself fit to lead England's bid for World Cup glory in South Africa. 14 May 2010
Ferdinand Boost for England

Ferdinand Boost for England

Rio Ferdinand gave a boost to Manchester United and England after coming through 27 minutes of Tony Carr's testimonial match at Upton Park. 6 May 2010
Ferdinand: Tevez Took It Easy In Training

Ferdinand: Tevez Took It Easy In Training

Rio Ferdinand has accused Carlos Tevez of taking it easy in training during his time at Old Trafford. 13 Apr 2010
Rooney and Ferdinand Travel to Germany

Rooney and Ferdinand Travel to Germany

Manchester United have received a Champions League boost after Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand declared themselves fit for travel ahead of tomorrow's quarter-final with Bayern Munich. 29 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Relishing Title Battle

Ferdinand Relishing Title Battle

Rio Ferdinand is relishing the intensity of a three-pronged title battle - just as long as Manchester United emerge the victors. 23 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Hid 'Hunchback' From Fergie

Ferdinand Hid 'Hunchback' From Fergie

England captain Rio Ferdinand has revealed he hid the extent of his back problem from Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which left him "bent over like an old hunchback" and struggling to walk. 21 Mar 2010
Rio Injury Made Us Panic - Fergie

Rio Injury Made Us Panic - Fergie

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted there was a sense of panic at Manchester United when Rio Ferdinand suffered his most recent back scare. 13 Mar 2010
Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Ferdinand Out of Carling Cup Final

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa and seems unlikely to be fit to captain England against Egypt at Wembley next week. 24 Feb 2010
Lampard - Ferdinand Deserves Armband

Lampard - Ferdinand Deserves Armband

Frank Lampard believes Rio Ferdinand deserves his chance to captain England and insists he is pleased star striker Wayne Rooney has not been "burdened" with the responsibility of leading the side at the World Cup. 16 Feb 2010
Ferdinand Withdraws Red Card Appeal

Ferdinand Withdraws Red Card Appeal

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a "frivolous" challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. 10 Feb 2010